A well-established, family-run residential housebuilder is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join its South Midlands regional team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for maintaining high technical standards across residential developments while managing and mentoring a team of engineers.
This opportunity offers long-term career progression, strong support, and the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the technical delivery of multiple housing schemes.
The Role
Prepare viability and detailed engineering designs to resolve site constraints
Deliver S38 and S104 designs to adoptable standards, supporting commercial tendering
Coordinate with environmental and geotechnical consultants on foundations and contamination solutions
Advise on SuDS, value engineering, and housing layout optimisation
Assist with site appraisals and early-stage technical input
Liaise with approving bodies to agree roads and sewer designs
Prepare and coordinate external levels and private drainage drawings
Brief and manage foundation design consultants
Assemble and deliver full civil engineering design packages
Support the discharge of engineering and planning conditions
Attend internal and external technical meetings
Manage, mentor and lead a team of engineers
About You
Previous experience with a housebuilder or consultancy in a similar role
HNC / HND qualified (or equivalent)
Strong understanding of planning policy and approval processes
Knowledge of local authority, highway and water authority standards
Confident using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop engineering teams
Organised, proactive, and commercially aware
Strong communication and time-management skills
What's on Offer
Company car
Private healthcare
Pension scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Staff discounts and competitive employee home purchase scheme
Long-term career development within a stable, values-led business
We use essential cookies to make this site work. With your permission we would also like to use the optional cookies below. Nothing optional is set until you choose, and you can change your mind at any time from "Cookie settings" at the bottom of every page. Cookie policy.
Essential — keep the site working and secure, and remember the choice you make here. Always on.